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Site Name Dam 4
CountyWashington
Water BodyPotomac River
Physical AddressOff Dam #4 Road, Sharpsburg, MD 21782
DirectionsFrom I-70 take exit 28 for MD-632 toward Hagerstown/Downsville. Slight left at Halfway Blvd. Left at MD-63 (Downsville Pike) south, continue on Dam Number 4 road, make a left over the bridge and the access point will be on your left.
Owner/Manager NameNational Park Service
Owner/Manager Phone301-739-4200
Owner/Manager Websitewww.nps.gov/choh/index.htm
Owner/Manager Email 
CommentsDam #4 is directly adjacent to this site so proceed with caution. This site does not accommodate motorized vessels. Portage from the parking area is required for non-motorized vessels.
# of Ramps0
# of Ramps ADA0
Ramp Width (Feet) 
Ramp SurfaceDIRT
Large BoatsNo
Vessel Size NotePlease note that "large boats" is intended as a general reference to ramp capacity. Generally, vessels less than 16 feet in length are considered small and those greater than 16 feet as large.
Soft LaunchYes
Soft Launch ADANo
# of Piers0
Transient UseNo
HoursOfOperationDay Light
Fee Or Permit RequiredNo
Parking Lot TypePAVED
Parking Lot SizeMED 5 -20
# of Car Spaces11
# of Car Spaces ADA1
# ofTrailerSpaces0
# of Trailer Spaces ADA0
Turnaround AreaYes
GateNo
RestroomPERMANENT
Trash ServiceNo
PumpoutNo
Fuel on siteNo
Questions And UpdatesIf you have a question about this site, contact the management agency using the phone number or contact information provided above. Permit/launch fees can change without notice so this site does not list them. Any corrections or updates to the information listed here should be sent via e-mail to Lisa.Gutierrez@Maryland.gov
Tide Information http://dnr.maryland.gov/Fisheries/Pages/Tide-Finder.aspx
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